Seas's Spring is located in Mainit, Mabini, Batangas Philippines. It is a very large resort occupying 5 hectares of land in the small sitio made popular by hot springs on shore as well as under the sea.  It is still part of the "Anilao" diving area. This confusing sitio labels of the Municipality of Mabini should be an interesting future post. But for now let's get into our review.

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How to get from Metro Manila to Bambu Villa Resort, Anilao, Mabini, Batangas.  Estimated travel time is two hours.

1. Follow the entire length of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)
2. Continue through the whole Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR)
3. Exit STAR tollway, on the roundabout take the Diversion Road (opposite road)
4. Do not go up the fly-over at the end of Diversion Road, take the right lane, then turn right on the National Highway
5. Upon reaching Jollibee Bauan take a right and follow this road
6. Turn left after Bauan General Hospital (opposite Petron gas station)
7. You are nearing Mabini, next fork on the road is the Mabini Junction, go right
8. The next turn is a bit tricky, after the short downward winding road you will see on your left 688 Minimart, make a left there (various resort signs also points to this road)
9. You are now only 6 kms from the resort and should see the sign on your right side after this distance.  Enjoy your holiday!

 

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This is a short review with images of the facilities and services of Anilao Beach Club.  The resort's house reef is 'Basura' dive site which is popular with macro underwater photographers.  The place gives an airy, clean feeling and you don't feel closed-in because of wide spacing of the cottages.  The huts are airconditioned and have heated showers.  Meals are served by courteous staff a la carte.

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Perched on a hillside in the town of Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas, Mayumi Resort offers divers a cozy and affordable place to base their Anilao dive vacations.  They have 3 accommodation types: Seaside, Ocean-view and Hillside, despite the differing titles, all are within a few steps from the ocean.  Rooms are airconditioned with heated showers.  Food is served a la carte with large portions.

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October 26 to 31, 2010 the Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011
Collection showcases visions of local designers for resort, casual,
beach and swimwear.

More designs here. Divers need swimsuits under the wetsuits too. :)

opens it doors to divers, nature lovers and beachcombers.  Located on the Philippines 4th largest island (of 7,107) Mindoro, Apo Reef is a small islet of the coast of Occidental Mindoro (western).  In 1980 it was declared a National Park and made into a protected area in 1996.

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